Stephanie Ng's Visit- May 2012
When we arrived to Lopesiwo 1 Well, only a few warriours were present. Though they were unable to answer most of our questions, they did tell us that more than 1,000 people benefit from this well and whereas women used to walk at least two hours each day in search of water, it now only takes them 5 minutes to come to the well.
Thankfully Paul, the person in charge of well maintenance, was accompanying all our visits. He told me that about two weeks ago during this rainy season, there was a big flood. It was at least three feet tall and very powerful. It swept through this entire area. Whereas the well used to have a very durable bush fence encircling it, it was swept away by the flood. Even part of the slab foundation broke off due to the flood.
On a positive note, Paul said that this is his favorite well because it was one of the first wells drilled but has never had a major issue.
There was a minor issue a couple of years ago with the rubber but Paul was able to easily fix it. The water volume is incredible; there is a lot of water and you do not need to pump a lot in order for the water to come up.
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